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Gunung
Mulu National Park
The Park is dominated by the sandstone mass of Gunung
(mountain) Mulu which rises to 2,376m. To the west
of Mulu and its flanks lies a band of "Melinau"
limestone which forms the lesser peaks of Gunung Api
and Gunung Benarar. To lower slopes are covered in
dense tropical rainforest which rises up to meet the
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Niah
National Park
Some
40,000 years ago, the Niah Great Cave sheltered human
life. Here lies the oldest human remains in Southeast
Asia, along with many other relics of prehistoric
man. Today the cave is home only to bats, swiftlets
and other specially adapted forms of life. However,
a few but locals still venture into the dark interior
to collect guano (bird and bat droppings used as fertilizer)
and bird's nest. |
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Similajau
National Park
About 45 minutes drive from Bintulu town, Similajau
has emerald water, corel reefs, tropical rainforest
and long, golden sandy beaches. About 24 species of
mammals and 185 species of birds have been recorded
in Similajau. A noteworthy reptile, Saltwater Crocodile,
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Bako
National Park
Situated 37 km from Kuching, this is Sarawak's oldest
national park. Its coastline consists of numerous
magnificent and secluded beaches bound by cliffs carved
by wave erosion into an incredible array of shapes
and patterns. Bako's main attraction is it's plants
diversity. Vegetation types range from lowland dipterocarp
forests to almost desert-like scrub (Padang) on the
plateau. Amongst this plant life are the strangest
carnivorous plants (pitcher plants, sundews, bladderworts). |
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Lambir
Hills National Park
The Lambir Hills are visibel from Miri (about some 30
minutes drive away) as a chain of steep sandstone hills
bound by rugged cliffs. The higher ridges and slopes,
up to the peak at 450m, are covered by heath forest
while the lower slopes and valleys are dominated by
huge stands of mixed dipterocarp forest. The ground
flora consists of an unusual variety of palms which
give an exotic feel to the park. Plant enthusiasts will
be interested to know that Lambir Hills may well be
the most species rich forest in the world. |
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Tanjung
Datu National Park
This is the newest and also the smallest park in the
state. It is strategically important as it lies at
the westernmost tip of Sarawak. Because its mountain
ranges closely embrace the shore, the rivers are small,
swift flowing, crystal clean and clear of all pollution.
Here lies Sarawak's most beautiful beaches. The sea
is crystal clear and the sand is just magnificent.
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Semenggoh
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
This Centre is a temporary home for various endangered
wildlife of Sarawak especially Orang Utans which have
been rescued from captivity. Here, they are trained
and conditioned to learn back their natural instincts
of living independently in their natural environment.
However, some are too old for release, thus kept for
educational purposes instead. This are is half an hour's
drive from Kuching. A permit can be obtained at the
National Parks Booking Office in Kuching.
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Batang
Ai National Park
This beautiful national park is home to one of the
world's most endangered species, the Orang Utan. Besides
being home to many other protected wildlife like the
hornbills and gibbons, it is also the water catchment
area to Sarawak's only artificial lake. |
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Kubah
National Park
The Park is composed primarily of sandstone, silstone
and shale. The Plateau Sandstone formation has built
a scarp-bounded sandstone range which includes Mt.
Serapi, Mt. Selang and Mt. Sendok. The presence of
at least three bands of hardened sandstone between
the 150m and 400m contour lines causes the head-waters
of most streams, which are crystal clear and fast
flowing to flow over a series of waterfalls. |
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